Timberscombe v Over Stowey 12 June 2010
Timberscombe came out on top following this top of the table clash.
Invited to bat the home side were soon in trouble at 20 for 2. A
steady partnership from captain Paul Sparks and veteran Bruce Lang
steadied the ship. This paved the way for the hard hitting middle order
to do their job. Firstly Kev Godfrey took the challenge to the visitors
and then the partnership of the match between Tom Sparks (24) and Steve
Archer (56no) carried the innings to a healthy 225 at the close. Stowey
were to rue some of their wayward bowling and fielding as extras
reached 50 off the last ball.
Straight from the off Timberscombe bowlers took control. Rob Golding
and Will Giblett both bowled well giving the visitors little to hit. At
half way they needed over 160 to win, and despite having wickets in
hand looked up against it. It was the change bowlers who reaped the
rewards. Matchball sponsor: Ben Bowman Stoves and Chimneys Man of the
match Steve Archer rounded off a good afternoon taking 4 for 22. Change
partner Nick Virgin also took 4 wickets as the Stowey innings fell
away. Timberscombe ran out comfortable winners by 114 runs.
Timberscombe 133 All out
K Godfrey 26
S Archer 56 no
T Sparks 24
A Jeanes 3 for 71
Over Stowey 111 All Out
P Rich 33
S Archer 4 for 22
N Virgin 4 for 49
Timberscombe 26 Points beat Over Stowey 6 Points by 114 Runs